Byron Community Unit School District #226 Type-C School Bus Specifications 74 Passenger Conventional Bus The school bus body (or bodies) furnished shall comply with all current state and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in effect at time of bid. Additionally, Byron C.U.S.D. is requiring the following supplementary specifications. Any exceptions to these specifications should be concisely noted in the space provided (such as number of passenger and/or specifications pertinent to the model of bus you are bidding.) Equivalency of any exceptions to the items requested will be solely at the discretion of Byron C.U.S.D. Bidding Company Name: Address: Contact: E-Mail Address: Website: Make and Model of Bus Body & Chassis: Passenger Capacity: Kneeroom: Model Year: Item Body Specifications Minimum Specifications Required 1. Aisle There shall be a minimum 12" wide aisle from the entrance door to all emergency doors. The aisle shall be trimmed with stainless steel aisle strips or no aisle strips are required if the aisle and floor seam are tight to prevent debris from entering underneath flooring Specifications Furnished. Fill in all spaces, Note & explain equivalents or exceptions. 2. Assist Rail Back side of stepwell: There shall be a stainless steel assist rail at the entrance door, mounted near the midpoint of the stepwell and extending to near the top of the seat barrier. Front side of stepwell: There shall be an additional stainless steel assist rail at the entrance door. Both assist rails shall be securely attached. 3. Back-up Alarm The bus shall be equipped with an automatic back-up alarm installed behind the rear axle. This audible alarm shall be rated at 112dba. DBA: 4. Bumper Rear: Shall be formed from 3/16 plate steel and a minimum of 9 wide (high) with a.5369 square inch section modulus. Bumper shall wrap around corners of bus and be attached to the chassis frame. Bumper to be diagonally braced with minimum 4 steel tubing.
5. Camera System Bus shall be equipped with a Camera System with the following specifications: Day/Night Color Camera Minimum Specifications: High Resolution Day/Night Recording Sensitivity: >50 db Camera/IR (Infrared) and Audio Housing: Solid aluminum alloy, impact-resistant polycarbonate, anti-glare, scratch-resistant hard coating, UV protected surface mount, no extra bracket required. Provide two (2) cameras - one (1) with a 3MM lens and one (1) with a 12MM lens Integrated IR: 14 high efficiency LEDS Integrated Audio: High-quality, mechanically isolated, 300 Hz to 5 khz (filtered to improve voice response) Warranty: 3-year parts and labor Digital Video Recorder (DVR) Minimum Specifications: DVR shall record up to (4) channels of video and up to (4) channels of audio Recorded Resolution: 720 x 1280 Capable of Recording 720p with HD Cameras Record rate of 30FPS on all video channels and a Record rate of 120FPS aggregate Must have 500 GB removable media cartridge with hard drive storage capacity. Standard computer hard drives or SD style memory cards are NOT acceptable Must have dimensions no larger than 2.5 x 7 x 9.5 inch (64 x 188 x 241 mm) Automatic repeat-record when memory device is full (user selectable on-off) Must include Event/Diagnostic Button to mark events for quick retrieval Requires (5) user customizable full featured signal inputs GPS Passive GPS system included Warranty: 3-year parts and labor Lock Box Specifications Must have dimensions no larger than 2.3 x 8.2 x 10.2 inch (59 x208 x257 mm). Enclosure must be 18-gauge steel, powder painted finish with tamper proof lock. Software Specifications: The DVR software is provided at no extra charge to save recordings in a proprietary format or a standard AVI format, which can be played back on a standard PC running Windows XP Pro, Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 10 Software must include SmartBlur and Digital Zoom capability System configuration and software training included
6. Certificate Holder Bus shall be equipped with a minimum 4 x 6 transparent certificate and registration holder mounted on the interior front header area of the bus. 7. Color Exterior: Shall be National School Bus Yellow. This paint shall be baked-on high solids polyurethane. Trim, including warning light visors (if provided), guard rails, and door handles shall be black. Interior: Shall be light gray baked-on enamel. The area from the bottom of the side windows to the seat rail shall be a clear coated Galvalume steel. All seat frames, dash, heaters, and heater ducts shall have a baked-on black powder coating for scratch resistance. All metal panels on the bus to be painted shall be primed on both sides prior to assembly. 8. Construction The bus body shall be constructed to meet or exceed all state and federal school bus requirements in effect at the time of manufacture. Roof Bows The roof bow frame assembly shall consist of continuous, one-piece, 14 gauge rolled channel hat sections, stretch formed and mounted on 30 centers to provide a roll bar type protection. Roof bows shall be 3 1/16 wide with a cross section modulus of.22 3. Roof Crash Rails two continuous, one-piece 16 gauges rolled channel roof crash rails extending from first to last roof bow shall be applied internally between interior and exterior sheets. Floor Shall be constructed of 14 gauge Galvalume steel formed with overlapping joints on 30 centers. Floor will be further reinforced with 11 gauge Z-channel crossmembers installed on 10 centers and shall extend the full width of the floor except in wheelhouse area. All floor crossmembers shall be welded to 14 gauge steel floor panels, which extend the full length of the body floor on each side. An interior impact panel shall be one piece continuous welded to floor and welded at each intersection with body bow. There shall be an 11-gauge floor X-brace reinforcement added to wheelhouse area. Wheelhouse shall be stamped 16-gauge one-piece design. Vertical Headers Shall be installed at each roof bow extending from upper side sheet to exterior structural header creating closed box type reinforcement at each roof bow. 9. Defrosters Defroster shall be sufficient capacity to keep windshield clear of fog, snow, and ice. The defroster shall include full length windshield defroster channel for even distribution of heated air to the windshield. Two defroster fans mounted over windshield center.
10. Dimensions Minimum exterior width 96 Minimum interior width 90 Minimum interior height 78 11. Doors Service: The service door shall be electric operated, outward opening under control of driver and so designed as to prevent accidental openings. The door shall be located rear of the front wheels on the right side of the bus. Door shall seal against a stationary rubber and bottom step edge. No part of door to ride in the stepwell when closed. Vertical closing edges of the door shall be equipped with flexible material. The door panel shall be a bolted frame. Construction and made of anodized extruded aluminum. The door control mechanism shall be located to the left of the driver on the switch cabinet to prevent accidental opening by students. The control mechanism of the door shall be located above the door and concealed behind a hinged panel for ease of service. Door shall offer a minimum 30 clear opening. All doors shall be equipped with padding at the top edge of each door opening. The pad shall be at least 3" wide and 1" thick and extend the full width of the door opening. Battery Door: Battery compartment door shall be equipped with a keyed locking latch, key shall match fuel door lock and Diesel Exhaust Fluid door if those doors are keyed. Type: Operation: 12. Electrical Shall be equipped with fully integrated multiplex electrical system for both body and chassis. ECMs to be chassis frame mounted for ease of access. Body and chassis wiring to be number and color-coded with matched weatherproof connectors. Nine pin diagnostic to be port located under dash for both body and chassis system. All available circuits protected by a combination of solid-state technology and fuses. All internal wiring shall be routed down the inside of the bus, above the side windows, behind a completely removable cover. This cover shall be removable without loosening the side windows. A complete wiring diagram is to be furnished. All wiring that passes through metal shall be grommeted. Clips are required to support main body wiring harness. Wiring shall be flame retardant. Switches shall be rocker type design and provide smart switch technology offering switches that can be repositioned without rewiring or reprogramming of system. Shall include (1) 12 Volt Power Outlet Shall include a Master Noise Kill Switch
13. Emergency Exits All emergency exits shall conform to FMVSS 217. Emergency Door: There shall be an emergency door located in the center rear of the bus. Door shall be constructed using self-piercing rivet technology to prevent any leak path and shall have a minimum of 38 horizontal opening and a 61 vertical opening. Door to be equipped with an audible buzzer which will sound when latch is moved toward open position. Door to have upper and lower glass. Piano type hinge is not acceptable. Door shall be equipped with locking device and wired to interrupt starting when in locked position. There shall be a device installed on the top of the emergency door that will automatically hold the door in the open position during emergencies and evacuation drills. Side Emergency Doors Are Not Acceptable. Roof Hatches: There shall be two Transpec Triple Value Roof Hatches. Hatches to be equipped with audible buzzer to conform to all state and FMVSS. 14. Passenger Post Trip Inspection System The bus shall be equipped with electronic system that is activated by driver using warning light system. The system shall be designed so as to require the driver to walk to the back of the passenger compartment upon completing route to disarm. If not disarmed the headlights will flash and the horn will sound alerting personnel the bus was not checked to ensure all passengers have exited the bus. 15. Exterior Paneling Roof: The roof sheets shall be one piece from window line to window line. The roof panels shall be 20 gauge galvanized steel, secured to body bow frame with Saf-T- Bond TM structural adhesives. Fasteners used on top portion of exterior paneling shall be self-piercing rivet technology to prevent any leak path. All roof sheets shall be sealed to prevent leaks. All roof sheets shall be sealed to prevent leaks. The roof shall be reinforced with two 16 gauge roof crash rails applied internally, below the roof panels and welded into the roof bows to provide an extra measure of strength in the overhead areas. Exterior panels shall be primed both sides before assembly for rust prevention. The exterior side panels shall be at least 20 gauge galvanized steel applied to body bow frames with Saf-T- Bond TM structural adhesives and self-piercing rivet technology to prevent any leak path. Lower side skirt (floor level down) shall be quick-change replaceable design installed with threaded fasteners. 16. Fire Extinguisher Each bus shall be equipped with one dry type chemical fire extinguisher to meet state standards. The fire extinguisher shall be mounted in an appropriate mounting box to the front of the stepwell or inside a designated area above the driver. Fire Extinguisher: Size: Location:
17. First Aid Kit & Triangle Flares Each bus shall be equipped with a metal type first aid kit meeting state standards. The first aid kit shall be securely fastened to the floor on the curb side of the bus to the front of the stepwell or inside a designated area above the driver. Each bus shall be equipped with a set of triangle flares in accordance with FMVSS. The triangle flares shall be securely fastened to the floor on the curb side of the bus to the front of the stepwell or inside a designated area above the driver. First Aid Kit: Size: Location: 18. Floor Covering Floor covering shall be heavy-duty black or gray vinyl. The floor in the passenger compartment shall be covered with.125 thick smooth vinyl. The aisle and entrance steps shall be covered with slip-resistant vinyl. All floor seams must be sealed with a waterproof sealer and covered with a 1" wide 16 gauge rust proof metal stripping or molding. The floor covering along the side walls shall be covered with metal molding so that dirt cannot readily work underneath the edges. 5/8 plywood floor. Wheelhouses shall be covered with a molded one-piece cover extending over entire wheelhouse. 19. Fuel Tank Opening Exterior: The exterior fuel fill opening shall be covered with a hinged metal positive locking door. Thumb turn or key. Interior: The interior fuel tank opening shall contain an access plate in the floor located above the fuel tank for servicing fuel tank sender and connections. 20. Guard Rails Minimum of four (4) guard rails to be supplied: One (1) 4" rail located below windows One (1) 4" rail located at seat cushion level One (1) 4" rail located near floor level. One (1) 4" rail located at bottom of skirt. Side rails shall be fluted at the bottom to allow for moisture drainage. Rub rails must also physically secure each roof bow flange for additional protection All rub rails to be applied to exterior of body with Saf-T- Bond TM structural adhesive and must meet 60% body joint requirements.
21. Heater & Defrosters Driver s Heater - Heater shall be installed at front center of vehicle. The heater to be 4-speed, fresh air type. Heater controls shall be electronic, automotive style. A defroster channel shall run the full length of the windshield for maximum defrosting. Heater ducting shall be distributed at floor and dash level. Defroster system shall direct air to Saf-T-Vision TM side windows. Passenger Heater All heaters to be copper coil design type with aluminum fins. Heater motor/fan mechanism shall be serviceable without disturbing heater core. Passenger heaters shall be equipped with replaceable metal filters. Two (2) rear heaters rated 84,000 BTU minimum. The heater ratings shall be based on testing as outlined by SBMI. Heater cutoff valves - two (2) shall be located in the engine compartment. Heating system shall include a cast housing booster pump. 22. Identification The bus shall be lettered in accordance with all applicable federal and state requirements. Bus shall be equipped with easily changeable route/bus identification sign attached to exterior rear of entrance door. 23. Instruments Gauges & Switches The chassis instruments and gauges shall be located within easy view of the seated driver. (Also see Instruments in Chassis section) 24. Insulation Ceiling, sides, and rear panels shall be insulated with a minimum 2" thick blanket-type polyester insulation to properly deaden sound, reduce vibration, and provide a thermal barrier. The insulation shall be fire-resistant of type approved by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. A sound absorbing molded cover shall be applied in the driver s vestibule area. 25. Interior All interior panels shall have lapped and hemmed edges.. Interior side panels to be mar-proof aluminized steel from window bottom to floor. The interior body height from the floor to the roof shall be a minimum of 78. Interior Headroom: All interior ceiling panels shall be perforated to act as sound absorbing panels. 26. Lamps & Signals All lamps shall conform to applicable FMVSS and state laws in effect at time of manufacture. Lights to include: Headlights: Extended life halogen headlights with amber daytime running lights. Wired to alternately flash when stop arm is deployed as per state specification.
26. Lamps & Signals (cont.) Cluster: Three (3) L.E.D. Amber front with protective shields. Three (3) L.E.D. Red rear with protective shields. Marker: Two (2) L.E.D. Front corners, Two (2) L.E.D. Rear corners and side roof All either pin type or with protective shields. Stop/Tail: One right rear L.E.D., One left rear L.E.D. with 48 square inches of illuminated surface. Light assembly to be flush mounted to body. Backup: Two (2) L.E.D. lamps with 28 square inches of illuminated surface clear lens, mounted in taillight assembly. Light to be flush mounted to body. Warning: (4) Amber & (4) Red halogen lamps shall be flush mounted with Lexan covers and shall be serviceable from the interior of the bus. Stepwell: One (1) interior operating with entrance door One (1) exterior operating with entrance door Dome: One (1) for driver Twenty (20) minimum, 10 rows of 2 Directional Front: Integrated with Headlight Assembly Directional Sides: Two (2) L.E.D. amber, one (1) located behind entrance door below window rail, one (1) located left side, similar position. Directional Rear: One right rear L.E.D., One left rear L.E.D. with 48 square inches of illuminated surface. Light assembly to be flush mounted to body. Reflectors: Two (2) on each side of bus, two (2) on rear school bus Stop Arm: Transpec with strobing L.E.D. warning lamps to meet FMVSS and state specifications Crossing Arm: Shall be integrated design with operation mechanism located behind curb side of bumper. Crossing gate shall stow above bumper with the use of self stowing guides. Strobe Light: Shall meet FMVSS and state specifications. 27. Mirrors Interior mirror to be 6" x 30" safety glass with protected edges. Exterior rearview mirrors shall be breakaway style Rosco heated and remote control with Stainless Steel brackets. Exterior crossview mirrors shall be two (2) fender mounted quadrispherical mirrors heated with Stainless Steel brackets. Mirrors shall be mounted on a tripod mount with breakaway design. Chassis hood shall be reinforced with internal backing plates for durability. Mirrors shall comply with FMVSS 111.
28. Mounting Bus body shall be mounted to chassis frame in such a manner as to prevent shifting. Two (2) bolts are required on each mounting bracket. Rubber mounting pads reinforced with fiber shall be used to cushion the body on the chassis at every floor crossmember. 29. Mud Flaps There shall be rubber mud flaps mounted on the rear side of the front and rear wheel wells. 30. Radio: AM/FM/CD with Page & 6 Passenger Speakers 31. Reflective Tape: 2 tape applied at floor level on side 1 tape applied around rear perimeter of vehicle School Bus signs to be 8 black letters with reflective background. Also as required by state and federal regulations. 32. Seats Passenger Seats: All seats shall comply with all applicable FMVSS and state specification. Seat frames shall be powder coated, non-reflective black. Cushions to be attached to frame so as to prevent detachment, yet allow for cleaning by pivoting cushion upright. Upholstery to be heavy duty fireblock gray material. Seats shall be restraining type seats, no restraints to be included at this time. Seat Spacing: 24 hip to kneeroom seat spacing is required. Driver s Seat: Seat Pedestal shall be a fully suspended air operated type to be adjusted by fingertip control. Seat shall be deluxe high back with adjustable seat back and heated seat cushion and back. Seat back to recline and include adjustable lumbar support. Seat slide shall have minimum 7" adjustment by finger tip control. Cushion shall be black fabric insert and left and right side arm rests. Seat to meet FMVSS 202 and 222. Driver s seat belt: Shall be a Type II, 3-point belt with an adjustable D loop for driver comfort. The belt shall be of ELR design with a push button release. Adjustable attachment shall be padded. 33. Stepwell 3-Step entrance covered with black or gray slip-resistant pebble tread and ribbed rubber white nosing. Diamond plate trim on floor edge to prevent wear. Entrance assist rail to be provided on both front and backside of stepwell. Stepwell shall be coated with a durable high performance Tuff Coat material to guard against abrasion, corrosion and weather. Material shall be applied to both the front and back side of the step and provide a flexible, textured surface that is resistant to chemicals including road and de-icing treatments.
34. State Inspection Bus shall be state of Illinois inspected prior to delivery 35. Storage Driver shall have ample storage room including overhead storage compartment above the driver. A cup holder shall be mounted in the dash area. A clipboard holder shall be mounted in the driver compartment area within reach of the driver from the seated position. 36. Sunvisor Visor to be 6" x 30" dark acrylic and fully adjustable mounted in adjustable overhead track. 37. Towing Two (2) tow eyes/hooks shall be provided at the front of the vehicle and two (2) tow eyes/hooks shall be provided at the rear of the vehicle. 38. Undercoating Entire underbody to be completely undercoated with asphalt emulsion water-based undercoating after body to chassis mounting for maximum rust proofing. 39. Ventilation Body shall be equipped with a static type, non-adjustable exhaust ventilator located in low pressure area of front roof. 40. Warranty School Bus Body & Chassis Warranty: A copy of the body and chassis manufacturer's warranty shall be enclosed with and become a part of any bid which shall receive consideration by the purchaser. Such warranties shall speak specifically to the following: Warranty: Within the first 5 years following delivery to the purchaser s location with no mileage limitation: Failure in major structural components including those caused by deterioration due to rust. Failure in seat frames and barrier frames. Failure of the chassis frame including crossmembers. Within the first 3 years/50,000 Miles following delivery to the purchaser s location - all other original components manufactured by the body and chassis manufacturer. Within the first 3 years/50,000 Miles following delivery to the purchaser s location - all original components manufactured by outside vendors. Where the outside supplier s warranty exceeds that of the body and chassis manufacturers, then such warranty shall be stated and shall apply. Within the first 3 years/50,000 Miles following delivery to the purchaser s location - failure of any components manufactured by outside suppliers and included as original equipment by the body and chassis manufacturer.
41. Windows Two-piece side windows shall be tinted and tempered safety glass in flat black frames. The top portion of the side windows shall be capable of being lowered to a position that provides an opening at least 12 high x 25 wide. Windows must be accessible for removal without lowering the wiring harness access panel. All passenger windows shall incorporate 3 aluminum mullion bar design. Rear door glass shall be bonded, flat safety type. Driver s window shall be double-sliding sash with tempered safety glass. All interior and exterior side window frames shall be flat black. Saf-T-Vision TM - One Saf-T-Vision TM window shall be provided forward of the driver s window and one Saf-T-Vision TM shall be provided below the standard driver s window. Two Saf-T-Vision TM windows shall be provided forward of the entrance door. Stationary glass shall be bonded. Thermopane windows to include the driver s window, top entrance door windows, and the first window behind the entrance door. 42. Windshield Windshield shall be one-piece bonded and curved, slanted to reduce glare and breakage and provide maximum vision. The tinted safety plate laminated glass shall provide minimum 3,000 square inches of windshield glass area. Windshield shall include a 5 tinted band at top. 43. Windshield Washer Dual electric wet arm type windshield washers with heated wiper fluid. 44. Windshield Wipers Bus to be equipped with two (2) heavy-duty wet arm type bottom mounted wipers resulting in 1,537 square inches of wiped windshield. Wipers to be intermittent. Wiper motor shall be accessible for service under engine hood.
Item Conventional Chassis Specifications Minimum Specifications Required 2019 Model Year New Generation Type C Bus type capable of transporting 74 passengers. GVWR not less than 29,800 lbs. Specifications Furnished. Fill in all spaces, Note & explain equivalents or exceptions. 1. Air Cleaner Shall be heavy-duty with a replaceable filter element for ease of maintenance. Engine air filtration system must have integrated hood plenum with two (2) expulsion valves to remove moisture and large contaminants. The air cleaner shall be readily accessible for servicing. The air cleaner shall include an air restriction indicator. 2. Alternator Shall be a Delco pad mount 12-volt alternator of not less than 200 amps and provide at least 50% of the rated charge at engine idle. Alternator Make: Size: 3. Axle, Front Shall be heavy-duty I beam design. Minimum 10,000 lb. Axle shall be equipped with synthetic lubricant. Turning radius (curb) shall not exceed 33 3. Gross axle weight rating dependent on optional equipment selected up to maximum allowable. Axle Capacity: 4. Axle, Rear Shall be a full floating type and have minimum gross weight capacity of 21,000 lbs. Axle shall be equipped with synthetic lubricated wheel bearings and include a magnetic drain plug. Ratio to be determined for desired performance dependant on bus application and operating conditions. Axle Capacity: 5. Batteries Shall be three 12-volt low maintenance, lead antimony type batteries with a minimum of 2100 cold cranking amps. Batteries to be mounted on roller bearing slide out tray. Battery tray to have (2) two positive, spring loaded pins to hold the tray in the closed position. Polyethylene battery cover to be provided. Battery box to be chassis frame rail mounted. CCAs: 6. Bio-Diesel The engine must be B20 capable with no impact on engine warranty. 7. Bumper Front: 3/16 thick heavy-duty front bumper swept back style matching the hood shape Bumper shall be coated with a durable high performance Tuff Coat material to guard against abrasion, corrosion and weather. Material shall be applied to both the front and back side of the step and provide a flexible, textured surface that is resistant to chemicals including road and de-icing treatments.
8. Brakes Shall be Hydraulic Pin-Slide ABS Disc Brakes with Performance Friction rotors that include corrosion resistant ABS tone ring. Must be equipped with foot actuated parking brake. Service brakes shall meet all requirements of FMVSS 121 in effect at time of manufacture. Brake lines shall be Nyclad coated lines to resist corrosion. 9. Brakes - Parking Expandable drum type mounted to transmission actuated by automotive style foot control. 10. Cold Starting Aids Engine Block Heater which shall be rated at 750 watts Ambient Air Intake Warmer to assist with cold starting 11. Cooling System Heavy-duty down flow radiator with 750 square inch minimum aluminum core construction for optimum engine and transmission cooling. Shall include an Electro-Magnetic On/Off Fan Clutch Visible coolant level check to be supplied. Modulated fan to increase fuel mileage and reduce noise. Formulated longlife coolant required. 12. Engine 2013 EPA/CARB Emissions Compliant, 220 horsepower @2400 RPM minimum; 600 ft. lbs. torque @ 1600 RPM minimum, electronically controlled in-line 6-cylinder engine. Engine must meet all Federal emissions requirements for engines built after January 1, 2013. (NO EXCEPTIONS) Full electronic emission controls are required including dash mounted regeneration process operating condition lights. V-8 engines are not acceptable. (NO EXCEPTIONS) A fast engine warm up device that is switch activated shall be supplied. The switch shall activate the fast idle function, split injection performance, activate the intake throttle and close the exhaust flap to facilitate engine warm up for heat and fuel efficiency. Engine Supplied: Horsepower: Torque: 13. Engine Brake OEM installed integral exhaust brake with variable turbo. Exhaust brake must be able to be electronically controlled driver with on/off dash switch. 14. Exhaust System To provide sufficient exhaust treatment to a minimum standard of the 2013 EPA emissions standard. Exhaust system to provide Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) emissions technology. The SCR system to include an ATD (After Treatment Device), dosing tube with dosing nozzle, and Selective Catalyst Reduction dosing catalyst. System to also include a minimum of 11 gallon Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank equipped with a drain outlet. Dosing lines to self purge upon turning off engine. Access door to be provided for refilling of Diesel Exhaust Fluid tank. Tail pipe shall exit the rear left side beneath the bumper and must include a heat mitigation device. Exhaust shall be effective in reducing exhaust temperatures by at least 200-250 and be made of stainless steel. (Bidders may not take exception to this safety requirement)
15. Frame Heavy duty 50,000 PSI frame with 10 1/8 x 3 x 5/16 thick steel minimum. RBM of frame must be 625,000 per frame rail minimum to prevent frame damage 16. Fuel Tank 100 gallon capacity minimum, meeting all requirements of FMVSS 301. The tank to be located between the frame rails and immediately after of the rear axle. The tank shall also include an underside safety plate for additional protection. The bus floor shall include an access plate for servicing the sending unit of the fuel tank. An outside fuel filler door to be provided. Fuel tank shall be coated with a durable high performance Tuff Coat material to guard against abrasion, corrosion and weather. Material shall be applied to both the front and back side of the step and provide a flexible, textured surface that is resistant to chemicals including road and de-icing treatments. 17. Fuel/Water Separator Heated Fuel/Water Separator with Indicator Light & Primer Pump. Shall be rated at 10 Microns. 18. Hood Hood shall be equipped with fiberglass tilt hood with easy opening hood for 15# maximum pull effort. Engine splash shield must tilt out of way with the hood needed to gain access for fluid check. Must have removable grill for easy serviceability. Hood must include rubber lined hood pull for driver s comfort. Left side hood, engine air intake with integrated air intake plenum. Hood shall include a two-stage base coat/clear coat finish. 19. Instrument Panel Instrument panel shall include the following: Speedometer/Tripmeter Tachometer/Hourmeter Oil pressure gauge Water temperature gauge Fuel gauge Voltmeter Combination directional signal/headlight dimmer switch on steering column. Warning lights and buzzers for oil pressure, water temperature, and air pressure if applicable. Hazard warning switch on the steering column. Key type starter and engine stop switch. Electronic RPM control & Cruise Control Switches for RPM control throttle and cruise to be high mount at steering wheel level so driver can operate without removing eyes from road. Instrumentation must provide diagnostic capabilities for body and chassis electrical system. 20. Rustproofing All chassis framing, fasteners, and suspension systems are to be painted with a rust inhibiting paint after assembly and before body mounting.
21. Shock Absorbers Heavy-duty direct acting double action piston type two 2 front and two 2 rear. 22. Springs/Suspension Front shall be taper leaf type (parabolic) springs, with maintenance free rubber bushings. Minimum capacity of 10,000 lbs. Rear shall be heavy-duty taper leaf maintenance free type springs rated at 20,000 lbs. total to provide optimum comfort at no load or at full load. Spring rating: Front: Rear: 23. Steering Integral full power Ross TAS-65 with a tilt and telescoping steering column and a 18" 2-spoke padded steering wheel. 24. Tires 11R22.5 14 ply steel belted radial tubeless type tires. Tread Pattern: XZE2 Front & XDN2 Rear 25. Transmission Allison PTS 2500 automatic shift control shall be mounted to the right of the steering column. The transmission shall include an external filter and oil to coolant transmission cooler to be mounted in the radiator to provide maximum efficiency and fewest connections and fittings. The transmission fluid fill and check shall be located on the left side of the engine opposite the exhaust manifold. Transmission shall be programmed for (6) forward gears for maximum fuel economy performance. Transynd Synthetic Transmission Fluid is Required. Transmission: 26. Wheelbase Shall be a minimum 279 inches with a maximum curb to curb turning radius of 33 3. 27. Wheels Six minimum 8.25" x 22.5" 10-hole disc. All wheels to be interchangeable. 28. Wiring Shall be equipped with fully integrated multiplex electrical system for both body and chassis. ECMs to be chassis frame mounted for ease of access. Body and chassis wiring to be number and color-coded with matched weatherproof connectors. Nine pin diagnostic to be port located under dash for both body and chassis system. All available circuits protected by a combination of solid-state technology and fuses. All internal wiring shall be routed down the inside of the bus, above the side windows, behind a completely removable cover. This cover shall be removable without loosening the side windows. A complete wiring diagram is to be furnished. All wiring that passes through metal shall be grommeted. Clips are required to support main body wiring harness. Wiring shall be flame retardant.
Byron Community Unit School District #226 Type-C School Bus Specifications 74 Passenger Conventional Bus With Underbody Luggage Compartments The school bus body (or bodies) furnished shall comply with all current state and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in effect at time of bid. Additionally, Byron C.U.S.D. is requiring the following supplementary specifications. Any exceptions to these specifications should be concisely noted in the space provided (such as number of passenger and/or specifications pertinent to the model of bus you are bidding.) Equivalency of any exceptions to the items requested will be solely at the discretion of Byron C.U.S.D. Bidding Company Name: Address: Contact: E-Mail Address: Website: Make and Model of Bus Body & Chassis: Passenger Capacity: Kneeroom: Model Year: Item Body Specifications Minimum Specifications Required 1. Aisle There shall be a minimum 12" wide aisle from the entrance door to all emergency doors. The aisle shall be trimmed with stainless steel aisle strips or no aisle strips are required if the aisle and floor seam are tight to prevent debris from entering underneath flooring Specifications Furnished. Fill in all spaces, Note & explain equivalents or exceptions. 2. Assist Rail Back side of stepwell: There shall be a stainless steel assist rail at the entrance door, mounted near the midpoint of the stepwell and extending to near the top of the seat barrier. Front side of stepwell: There shall be an additional stainless steel assist rail at the entrance door. Both assist rails shall be securely attached. 3. Back-up Alarm The bus shall be equipped with an automatic back-up alarm installed behind the rear axle. This audible alarm shall be rated at 112dba. DBA: 4. Bumper Rear: Shall be formed from 3/16 plate steel and a minimum of 9 wide (high) with a.5369 square inch section modulus. Bumper shall wrap around corners of bus and be attached to the chassis frame. Bumper to be diagonally braced with minimum 4 steel tubing.
5. Camera System Bus shall be equipped with a Camera System with the following specifications: Day/Night Color Camera Minimum Specifications: High Resolution Day/Night Recording Sensitivity: >50 db Camera/IR (Infrared) and Audio Housing: Solid aluminum alloy, impact-resistant polycarbonate, anti-glare, scratch-resistant hard coating, UV protected surface mount, no extra bracket required. Provide two (2) cameras - one (1) with a 3MM lens and one (1) with a 12MM lens Integrated IR: 14 high efficiency LEDS Integrated Audio: High-quality, mechanically isolated, 300 Hz to 5 khz (filtered to improve voice response) Warranty: 3-year parts and labor Digital Video Recorder (DVR) Minimum Specifications: DVR shall record up to (4) channels of video and up to (4) channels of audio Recorded Resolution: 720 x 1280 Capable of Recording 720p with HD Cameras Record rate of 30FPS on all video channels and a Record rate of 120FPS aggregate Must have 500 GB removable media cartridge with hard drive storage capacity. Standard computer hard drives or SD style memory cards are NOT acceptable Must have dimensions no larger than 2.5 x 7 x 9.5 inch (64 x 188 x 241 mm) Automatic repeat-record when memory device is full (user selectable on-off) Must include Event/Diagnostic Button to mark events for quick retrieval Requires (5) user customizable full featured signal inputs GPS Passive GPS system included Warranty: 3-year parts and labor Lock Box Specifications Must have dimensions no larger than 2.3 x 8.2 x 10.2 inch (59 x208 x257 mm). Enclosure must be 18-gauge steel, powder painted finish with tamper proof lock. Software Specifications: The DVR software is provided at no extra charge to save recordings in a proprietary format or a standard AVI format, which can be played back on a standard PC running Windows XP Pro, Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 10 Software must include SmartBlur and Digital Zoom capability System configuration and software training included
6. Certificate Holder Bus shall be equipped with a minimum 4 x 6 transparent certificate and registration holder mounted on the interior front header area of the bus. 7. Color Exterior: Shall be National School Bus Yellow. This paint shall be baked-on high solids polyurethane. Trim, including warning light visors (if provided), guard rails, and door handles shall be black. Interior: Shall be light gray baked-on enamel. The area from the bottom of the side windows to the seat rail shall be a clear coated Galvalume steel. All seat frames, dash, heaters, and heater ducts shall have a baked-on black powder coating for scratch resistance. All metal panels on the bus to be painted shall be primed on both sides prior to assembly. 8. Construction The bus body shall be constructed to meet or exceed all state and federal school bus requirements in effect at the time of manufacture. Roof Bows The roof bow frame assembly shall consist of continuous, one-piece, 14 gauge rolled channel hat sections, stretch formed and mounted on 30 centers to provide a roll bar type protection. Roof bows shall be 3 1/16 wide with a cross section modulus of.22 3. Roof Crash Rails two continuous, one-piece 16 gauges rolled channel roof crash rails extending from first to last roof bow shall be applied internally between interior and exterior sheets. Floor Shall be constructed of 14 gauge Galvalume steel formed with overlapping joints on 30 centers. Floor will be further reinforced with 11 gauge Z-channel crossmembers installed on 10 centers and shall extend the full width of the floor except in wheelhouse area. All floor crossmembers shall be welded to 14 gauge steel floor panels, which extend the full length of the body floor on each side. An interior impact panel shall be one piece continuous welded to floor and welded at each intersection with body bow. There shall be an 11-gauge floor X-brace reinforcement added to wheelhouse area. Wheelhouse shall be stamped 16-gauge one-piece design. Vertical Headers Shall be installed at each roof bow extending from upper side sheet to exterior structural header creating closed box type reinforcement at each roof bow. 9. Defrosters Defroster shall be sufficient capacity to keep windshield clear of fog, snow, and ice. The defroster shall include full length windshield defroster channel for even distribution of heated air to the windshield. Two defroster fans mounted over windshield center.
10. Dimensions Minimum exterior width 96 Minimum interior width 90 Minimum interior height 78 11. Doors Service: The service door shall be electric operated, outward opening under control of driver and so designed as to prevent accidental openings. The door shall be located rear of the front wheels on the right side of the bus. Door shall seal against a stationary rubber and bottom step edge. No part of door to ride in the stepwell when closed. Vertical closing edges of the door shall be equipped with flexible material. The door panel shall be a bolted frame. Construction and made of anodized extruded aluminum. The door control mechanism shall be located to the left of the driver on the switch cabinet to prevent accidental opening by students. The control mechanism of the door shall be located above the door and concealed behind a hinged panel for ease of service. Door shall offer a minimum 30 clear opening. All doors shall be equipped with padding at the top edge of each door opening. The pad shall be at least 3" wide and 1" thick and extend the full width of the door opening. Battery Door: Battery compartment door shall be equipped with a keyed locking latch, key shall match fuel door lock and Diesel Exhaust Fluid door if those doors are keyed. Type: Operation: 12. Electrical Shall be equipped with fully integrated multiplex electrical system for both body and chassis. ECMs to be chassis frame mounted for ease of access. Body and chassis wiring to be number and color-coded with matched weatherproof connectors. Nine pin diagnostic to be port located under dash for both body and chassis system. All available circuits protected by a combination of solid-state technology and fuses. All internal wiring shall be routed down the inside of the bus, above the side windows, behind a completely removable cover. This cover shall be removable without loosening the side windows. A complete wiring diagram is to be furnished. All wiring that passes through metal shall be grommeted. Clips are required to support main body wiring harness. Wiring shall be flame retardant. Switches shall be rocker type design and provide smart switch technology offering switches that can be repositioned without rewiring or reprogramming of system. Shall include (1) 12 Volt Power Outlet Shall include a Master Noise Kill Switch
13. Emergency Exits All emergency exits shall conform to FMVSS 217. Emergency Door: There shall be an emergency door located in the center rear of the bus. Door shall be constructed using self-piercing rivet technology to prevent any leak path and shall have a minimum of 38 horizontal opening and a 61 vertical opening. Door to be equipped with an audible buzzer which will sound when latch is moved toward open position. Door to have upper and lower glass. Piano type hinge is not acceptable. Door shall be equipped with locking device and wired to interrupt starting when in locked position. There shall be a device installed on the top of the emergency door that will automatically hold the door in the open position during emergencies and evacuation drills. Side Emergency Doors Are Not Acceptable. Roof Hatches: There shall be two Transpec Triple Value Roof Hatches. Hatches to be equipped with audible buzzer to conform to all state and FMVSS. 14. Passenger Post Trip Inspection System The bus shall be equipped with electronic system that is activated by driver using warning light system. The system shall be designed so as to require the driver to walk to the back of the passenger compartment upon completing route to disarm. If not disarmed the headlights will flash and the horn will sound alerting personnel the bus was not checked to ensure all passengers have exited the bus. 15. Exterior Paneling Roof: The roof sheets shall be one piece from window line to window line. The roof panels shall be 20 gauge galvanized steel, secured to body bow frame with Saf-T- Bond TM structural adhesives. Fasteners used on top portion of exterior paneling shall be self-piercing rivet technology to prevent any leak path. All roof sheets shall be sealed to prevent leaks. All roof sheets shall be sealed to prevent leaks. The roof shall be reinforced with two 16 gauge roof crash rails applied internally, below the roof panels and welded into the roof bows to provide an extra measure of strength in the overhead areas. Exterior panels shall be primed both sides before assembly for rust prevention. The exterior side panels shall be at least 20 gauge galvanized steel applied to body bow frames with Saf-T- Bond TM structural adhesives and self-piercing rivet technology to prevent any leak path. Lower side skirt (floor level down) shall be quick-change replaceable design installed with threaded fasteners. 16. Fire Extinguisher Each bus shall be equipped with one dry type chemical fire extinguisher to meet state standards. The fire extinguisher shall be mounted in an appropriate mounting box to the front of the stepwell or inside a designated area above the driver. Fire Extinguisher: Size: Location:
17. First Aid Kit & Triangle Flares Each bus shall be equipped with a metal type first aid kit meeting state standards. The first aid kit shall be securely fastened to the floor on the curb side of the bus to the front of the stepwell or inside a designated area above the driver. Each bus shall be equipped with a set of triangle flares in accordance with FMVSS. The triangle flares shall be securely fastened to the floor on the curb side of the bus to the front of the stepwell or inside a designated area above the driver. First Aid Kit: Size: Location: 18. Floor Covering Floor covering shall be heavy-duty black or gray vinyl. The floor in the passenger compartment shall be covered with.125 thick smooth vinyl. The aisle and entrance steps shall be covered with slip-resistant vinyl. All floor seams must be sealed with a waterproof sealer and covered with a 1" wide 16 gauge rust proof metal stripping or molding. The floor covering along the side walls shall be covered with metal molding so that dirt cannot readily work underneath the edges. 5/8 plywood floor. Wheelhouses shall be covered with a molded one-piece cover extending over entire wheelhouse. 19. Fuel Tank Opening Exterior: The exterior fuel fill opening shall be covered with a hinged metal positive locking door. Thumb turn or key. Interior: The interior fuel tank opening shall contain an access plate in the floor located above the fuel tank for servicing fuel tank sender and connections. 20. Guard Rails Minimum of four (4) guard rails to be supplied: One (1) 4" rail located below windows One (1) 4" rail located at seat cushion level One (1) 4" rail located near floor level. One (1) 4" rail located at bottom of skirt. Side rails shall be fluted at the bottom to allow for moisture drainage. Rub rails must also physically secure each roof bow flange for additional protection All rub rails to be applied to exterior of body with Saf-T- Bond TM structural adhesive and must meet 60% body joint requirements.
21. Heater & Defrosters Driver s Heater - Heater shall be installed at front center of vehicle. The heater to be 4-speed, fresh air type. Heater controls shall be electronic, automotive style. A defroster channel shall run the full length of the windshield for maximum defrosting. Heater ducting shall be distributed at floor and dash level. Defroster system shall direct air to Saf-T-Vision TM side windows. Passenger Heater All heaters to be copper coil design type with aluminum fins. Heater motor/fan mechanism shall be serviceable without disturbing heater core. Passenger heaters shall be equipped with replaceable metal filters. Two (2) rear heaters rated 84,000 BTU minimum. The heater ratings shall be based on testing as outlined by SBMI. Heater cutoff valves - two (2) shall be located in the engine compartment. Heating system shall include a cast housing booster pump. 22. Identification The bus shall be lettered in accordance with all applicable federal and state requirements. Bus shall be equipped with easily changeable route/bus identification sign attached to exterior rear of entrance door. 23. Instruments Gauges & Switches The chassis instruments and gauges shall be located within easy view of the seated driver. (Also see Instruments in Chassis section) 24. Insulation Ceiling, sides, and rear panels shall be insulated with a minimum 2" thick blanket-type polyester insulation to properly deaden sound, reduce vibration, and provide a thermal barrier. The insulation shall be fire-resistant of type approved by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. A sound absorbing molded cover shall be applied in the driver s vestibule area. 25. Interior All interior panels shall have lapped and hemmed edges.. Interior side panels to be mar-proof aluminized steel from window bottom to floor. The interior body height from the floor to the roof shall be a minimum of 78. Interior Headroom: All interior ceiling panels shall be perforated to act as sound absorbing panels. 26. Lamps & Signals All lamps shall conform to applicable FMVSS and state laws in effect at time of manufacture. Lights to include: Headlights: Extended life halogen headlights with amber daytime running lights. Wired to alternately flash when stop arm is deployed as per state specification.
26. Lamps & Signals (cont.) Cluster: Three (3) L.E.D. Amber front with protective shields. Three (3) L.E.D. Red rear with protective shields. Marker: Two (2) L.E.D. Front corners, Two (2) L.E.D. Rear corners and side roof All either pin type or with protective shields. Stop/Tail: One right rear L.E.D., One left rear L.E.D. with 48 square inches of illuminated surface. Light assembly to be flush mounted to body. Backup: Two (2) L.E.D. lamps with 28 square inches of illuminated surface clear lens, mounted in taillight assembly. Light to be flush mounted to body. Warning: (4) Amber & (4) Red halogen lamps shall be flush mounted with Lexan covers and shall be serviceable from the interior of the bus. Stepwell: One (1) interior operating with entrance door One (1) exterior operating with entrance door Dome: One (1) for driver Twenty (20) minimum, 10 rows of 2 Directional Front: Integrated with Headlight Assembly Directional Sides: Two (2) L.E.D. amber, one (1) located behind entrance door below window rail, one (1) located left side, similar position. Directional Rear: One right rear L.E.D., One left rear L.E.D. with 48 square inches of illuminated surface. Light assembly to be flush mounted to body. Reflectors: Two (2) on each side of bus, two (2) on rear school bus Stop Arm: Transpec with strobing L.E.D. warning lamps to meet FMVSS and state specifications Crossing Arm: Shall be integrated design with operation mechanism located behind curb side of bumper. Crossing gate shall stow above bumper with the use of self stowing guides. Strobe Light: Shall meet FMVSS and state specifications. 27. Luggage - Exterior Curbside Luggage Compartment: 100 Wide x 20 High x 25.7 Deep (29.7 Cubic Feet) Driver s Side Luggage Compartment: 100 Wide x 20 High x 25.7 Deep (29.7 Cubic Feet) Both luggage compartments shall have a key operated lock as well as hydraulic/gas operated struts which shall act as hold open devices in lieu of chains.